TEKsystems · 4 hours ago
Senior Wireless Network Engineer/Architect-Cisco And Mist
Santa Clara, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85/hr - $95/hr
8+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, currently seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer/Architect for a 6-month contract with potential to extend. The role involves designing wireless network architecture for new sites, supporting deployment, and researching new technologies to present to senior leadership.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Designing the wireless network architecture for new sites and supporting the deployment of the network
Researching new technologies and presenting ideas to Senior leadership to justify design decisions in new office builds
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in wireless site reliability engineering, wireless network operations, or related areas
Solid grasp of underlying network and security components leveraged in a wireless network
Expert-level knowledge in wireless technologies such as 802.11ac and 802.11ax in addition to surrounding technologies such as WPA, Radius, EAP, 802.1X
Strong familiarity with WLAN controllers – especially Mist
Understanding RF fundamentals, site surveys, spectrum analysis, and interference mitigation
Capable of building and interpreting wireless site heatmaps and optimizing for events
Tuning wireless networks for scalability and high availability
Expertise in general network technologies such as TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, VPN, L2 switching
Proven track record in network operations
Experience in one or more of the following: Python, Perl, Bash
Familiarity with network management tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Alert Manager, Nautobot/Netbox, Netdisco
Knowledge of Linux system fundamentals is a plus
Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with excellent communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
Track record of taking operational signals through means such as SNMP, Syslog, synthetics to solve operational challenges
Background in building and/or leveraging synthetics such as UXI, Signal7, Wyebot to measure wireless availability and user experience
Ability to debug and optimize code; automate routine tasks
Experience with Mellanox/Cumulus Linux, Mist Wireless, Cisco Wireless
Experience with WLAN security components such as ISE
Previous SRE experience
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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